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• Southern 500 Preview: NASCAR’s Chase Begins at Darlington

  04-09-2026 06:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo by: Greg AtkinsThe NASCAR Cup Series is officially entering championship mode.After 26 races of regular season competition, the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase begins Sunday at one of the toughest tracks on the schedule: Darlington Raceway. The Cook Out Southern 500 will serve as the opening race of the 10 race championship battle, putting 16 playoff drivers under the microscope from the moment the green flag flies.The race is scheduled for Sunday, September 6, at 5 p.m. ET and will be broadc
  
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• Carson Hocevar spins out Brad Keselowski in Stage 1 of NASCAR Darlington race

  07-09-2026 00:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carson Hocevar spun out Brad Keselowski, bringing out a caution and ending the first stage of the NASCAR Darlington race on Sept. 6.There were still a few laps left in the stage, but when the yellow comes out so near the end, a new NASCAR rule states the stage ends.Hocevar came close to taking out Joey Logano as well when he got into the back of Keselowski. There did not seem to be a reason for Hocevar making contact.It was the first caution of the race.Tyler Reddick won the stage, with Bubba Wa
  
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• Michael Jordan Held Private Meeting With 23XI Before NASCAR’s Championship Chase

  07-09-2026 00:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - APRIL 18: NBA Legend and 23XI Team Owner Michael Jordan looks on during practice ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 18, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyMichael Jordan knows a thing or two about what it takes to win a championship.Now, nearly three decades after winning the last of his six NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls, Jordan is trying to add a NASCAR Cup Series championship to his ré
  
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• Chase Elliott reacts as NASCAR brings back traditional Chase format for 2026 Cup Series title

  06-09-2026 23:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty ImagesChase Elliott believes NASCAR has made the right call by bringing back its traditional Chase points format to decide the 2026 Cup Series champion.The Hendrick Motorsports star has welcomed the change, arguing that the sport does not need to rely on artificial drama to create an entertaining championship battle.Photo by David Jensen/Getty ImagesChase Elliott backs NASCAR’s championship changeFor Elliott, the return of the Chase represents a move closer to w
  
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• Why Did NASCAR Change Darlington Race Start Time Today? Will it Be Delayed?

  06-09-2026 22:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why did NASCAR change the Darlington race start time today? Here’s why the Southern 500 starts at 5 p.m. ET and whether weather could cause a delay. GettyRain was in forecast for Darlington Raceway before a single green flag waved, and NASCAR responded by adjusting its own clock. Officials moved Sunday’s Cook Out Southern 500 start up 10 minutes, setting the field in motion at 5 p.m. ET instead of the previously advertised 5:10 p.m., according to Fox Sports‘ Bob Pockrass. Pre-r
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Pit Stall Assignments for Darlington: Where Every Driver Will Pit

  06-09-2026 21:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mother Nature had other plans for the NASCAR Cup Series qualifying on Saturday as a lengthy lightning delay canceled the single-car session. Based on the metric, Tyler Reddick will start the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway from the pole position. Because of this, Reddick earns the luxury of not only starting up front, but having an advantage on pit road. The driver of the No. 45 will be pitting from the No. 1 pit stall on Sunday night, the closest box to the exit of pit road.Rya
  
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• ‘Step up’ – Denny Hamlin has a clear message to his No.11 team heading into Chase

  06-09-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty ImagesDenny Hamlin is going into the Chase Format with the momentum of finishing the regular season on top of the standings. However, it was not always smooth sailing for the Joe Gibbs Racing star.The season started with Tyler Reddick dominating the grid, winning five of the first nine races. Watching a driver on the team he owns dominate was good for Hamlin, as he picked things up as the season progressed, winning four races in the regular season and having 14 Top 5
  
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• 6 NASCAR Feuds and Rivalries That Defined the 2026 Regular Season

  06-09-2026 21:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Twenty-six races are in the books. The points have been reset. And now the real fight begins.NASCAR’s 16-driver Chase field opens its 10-race championship run Sunday night with the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. But the regular season left behind more than race winners and a postseason field.There were run-ins, rivalries, manufacturer battles and even a legal fight away from the track.Before the green flag falls on NASCAR’s first Chase since the championship format was overhaule
  
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• “Focusing on Different Options”– Steve O’Donnell Unmasks Truth on Demolished NASCAR Track’s Future Amid Southern California Search

  06-09-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  NASCAR decided to tear down Auto Club Speedway in Fontana after its final Cup Series race there in 2023. Subsequently, they sold most of the area for more than $500 million to develop industrial warehouses, but the 89 acres that remained in NASCAR’s name have given fans of the Southern California track a reason to hold on to hope that it will one day return.EO Steve O’Donnell took to Reddit on Friday, September 4, to answer questions from the fanbase, and when a fan asked about the o
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series race at Darlington: Live updates, highlights, leaderboard for the Southern 500

  06-09-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Chase is on.The NASCAR Cup Series Chase begins with the Cook Out Southern 500 on Sept. 6 at Darlington Raceway.16 drivers are running for the Cup Series championship across the 10-race Chase. Denny Hamlin begins the Chase with a 25-point lead over Ryan Blaney.Tyler Reddick is on the pole after practice and qualifying was canceled on Saturday, with the lineup set by the rule book metric.The 367-lap race will feature a shift from late-afternoon to sunset to nighttime.Follow along with the Tenn
  
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• Let The NASCAR Chase Officially Begin

  06-09-2026 19:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Scott Kinser-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectOn Sunday, September 6, the 10-race Chase for the NASCAR Cup Series championship is set to begin in the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, one of NASCAR's four crown jewel events.The race, which is set to go live on USA Network at 5 PM ET, will consist of 367 laps, which equates to a 501.32-mile contest around the 1.366-mile oval in Darlington, SC. The 367 laps will be divided into three Stages. The opening Stage will be 115 l
  
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• NASCAR Moves Start Time For Southern 500 at Darlington

  06-09-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR has bumped up the start time of Sunday night’s Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway by 10 minutes. Due to the potential of rainy weather throughout the night, NASCAR has opted to push the green flag up to 5 p.m. ET. The green flag for the Chase opener was originally scheduled for 5:10 p.m. ET.The Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington opens the Chase for the NASCAR Cup Series. In an effort to get the full race in on its scheduled date, NASCAR has taken action by moving up the st
  
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• Running recap: Reddick wins Stage 1 of Southern 500

  06-09-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Stage 1 recapTyler Reddick won Stage 1 of Sunday‘s NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway (live on USA Network, HBO Max, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).Bubba Wallace finished second, followed by Denny Hamlin, Christopher Bell and Ryan Blaney. Chase Briscoe, Ryan Preece, Austin Cindric, William Byron and Ty Gibbs completed the top 10 and points earners — all Chase presented by Mobil 1 drivers.RELATED: Live leaderboard | At-track photos: DarlingtonHamlin jumpe
  
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• "I’m Tired"- Denny Hamlin Drops Urgent ‘Airplane Protocol’ Warning to JGR Crew After Costly Blunders

  06-09-2026 18:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LOUDON, NH – AUGUST 22: Denny Hamlin 11 Joe Gibbs Racing National Debt Relief Toyota looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Cup Series Dollar Tree 301 on August 22, 2026, at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, NH. Photo by David Hahn/Icon Sportswire AUTO: AUG 22 NASCAR Cup Series Dollar Tree 301 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon260822036 ©IMAGO/Icon SportswireWith how consistent Denny Hamlin has been in 2026, it’d be a real shame to lose his mojo right when the Cha
  
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• NASCAR TV ratings for O'Reilly race at Daytona in August 2026

  06-09-2026 18:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR arrived at Daytona International Speedway for the 2026 Winn-Dixie 250, and the 24th race of the season was exciting. Austin Hill won Stage 1, while Rajah Caruth won Stage 2; however, neither driver was able to enter victory lane. Instead, it was an RSS Racing driver who earned his first career NASCAR victory.At the end of the day, Ryan Sieg won his first O'Reilly Series race of 2026 at Daytona. After a brief overview of the notable moments, here are the NASCAR TV ratings following th
  
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• NASCAR TV ratings for Cup Series race at Daytona in August 2026

  06-09-2026 18:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  NASCAR arrived at Daytona International Speedway for the 2026 Coke Zero Sugar 400, and the 26th points race of the season was exciting. Shane van Gisbergen won Stage 1 while Ryan Blaney won Stage 2; however, neither driver was able to enter victory lane. Instead, it was a RFK Racing driver who ended up in the winner's circle.At the end of the day, Ryan Preece won his first Cup Series race of 2026 at Daytona. After a brief overview of the notable moments, here are the NASCAR TV ratings follo
  
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• "That’s Why Kevin's On a Podcast"- Ross Chastain Publicly Slams NASCAR Veteran's Trackhouse Exit Speculation

  06-09-2026 17:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  May 29, 2026, Lebanon, Tennessee, USA: Niece Motorsports driver Ross Chastain 45 studies data at his pit box during the Allegiance 200 NASCAR, Motorsport, USA Craftsman Truck Series race at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, TN. Lebanon USA – ZUMAf195 20260529_zsp_f195_010 Copyright: xStephenxFurstx ©IMAGO/ZUMA Press WireSilly season talk never really stops in NASCAR, and it doesn’t take much for a former driver’s podcast comments to turn into a controversy. Ahead of the
  
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• How to Watch NASCAR Cup Series Race at Darlington Raceway Today: TV Coverage and Streaming

  06-09-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 22: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Columbia Toyota, and Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Xfinity Toyota, lead the field on a pace lap prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on March 22, 2026 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) GettyThe NASCAR Cup Series takes over Darlington Raceway today, Sunday, Sept. 6, with the Cook Out Southern 500 serving as the opening race of the 2026 Cup Series Chase. Fans lo
  
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• NASCAR Driver Corey Day Says Sawalich Told Him to ‘Go F–k Myself’ After Darlington Wreck

  06-09-2026 17:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 21: Corey Day, driver of the #17 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, views data during qualifying for the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway on March 21, 2026 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) GettyCorey Day left Darlington Raceway with a runner-up finish, a strong points gain and a warning he said he plans to take seriously. The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series C
  
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• NASCAR: Darlington Raceway Post-Race Inspection Reveals One Last Problem

  06-09-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 05: Sheldon Creed, driver of the #00 Ollie's Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Fleetio 200 at Darlington Raceway on September 05, 2026 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) GettySheldon Creed appeared to have everything under control after winning the Fleetio 200 at Darlington Raceway on Saturday night. The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series driver secured his second career victory and moved with
  
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• Kyle Busch Remembered: Rowdy's most dramatic moments at Darlington

  06-09-2026 16:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Motorsport photoWe continue our 'Kyle Busch Remembered' series as NASCAR races at the historic Darlington Raceway for the 77th running of the Southern 500. Busch won one Cup race and two O'Reilly races at the track 'too tough to tame.'Those three victories are among his record 234 career NASCAR wins across all three national divisions -- more than any other driver in history. Busch died at the age of 41, just days after his final NASCAR victory due to severe pneumonia that progressed i
  
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• Sheldon Creed wins NASCAR O'Reilly race at Darlington in 2026 Chase

  06-09-2026 15:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR O'Reilly Series competed at Darlington Raceway, and it marked the first race of the 2026 Chase. Justin Allgaier entered the event with a 25-point advantage over Carson Kvapil; however, that has disintegrated. Following a victory at Darlington, a Haas Factory Team driver has shrunk the gap.Sheldon Creed and the No. 00 team for Haas Factory Team won Saturday's Chase race at Darlington, earning their second victory of the 2026 O'Reilly Series season. Creed, who won his first O'Reilly Ser
  
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• NASCAR starting lineup for Cup race at Darlington in September 2026

  06-09-2026 15:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  23XI Racing will lead the NASCAR Cup Series starting lineup for the Chase race at Darlington Raceway in September. Tyler Reddick won the pole for the 2026 Southern 500 at Darlington this weekend. Daniel Suarez will join Reddick on the front row for Sunday afternoon's event. Qualifying was cancelled due to lightning.Ryan Preece and Denny Hamlin will follow the two drivers on the second row. Most notably, William Byron, Ryan Blaney, Kyle Larson, Ty Gibbs, Carson Hocevar, and Chris Buescher are the
  
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• NASCAR Darlington start time, TV, streaming, lineup for Southern 500

  06-09-2026 12:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Following 26 regular-season races, the NASCAR postseason has arrived with a revamped Chase format and the elimination of, well, eliminations.The Chase kicks off Sunday, Sept. 6 at Darlington Raceway, the first of 10 postseason races. But the playoff format, which the Cup Series had used since 2014, has been scrapped. That means no more driver eliminations after every three races, and, perhaps more important, no more championship race.Instead, NASCAR is reverting to the Chase format it first impl
  
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• NASCAR Darlington live updates, TV, streaming, lineup for Southern 500

  06-09-2026 12:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Following 26 regular-season races, the NASCAR postseason has arrived with a revamped Chase format and the elimination of, well, eliminations.The Chase kicks off Sunday, Sept. 6 at Darlington Raceway, the first of 10 postseason races. But the playoff format, which the Cup Series had used since 2014, has been scrapped. That means no more driver eliminations after every three races, and, perhaps more important, no more championship race.Instead, NASCAR is reverting to the Chase format it first impl
  
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• NASCAR Darlington live updates, leaderboard for Southern 500 today

  06-09-2026 12:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Following 26 regular-season races, the NASCAR postseason has arrived with a revamped Chase format and the elimination of, well, eliminations.The Chase kicks off Sunday, Sept. 6 at Darlington Raceway, the first of 10 postseason races. But the playoff format, which the Cup Series had used since 2014, has been scrapped. That means no more driver eliminations after every three races, and, perhaps more important, no more championship race.Instead, NASCAR is reverting to the Chase format it first impl
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series at Darlington: Starting lineup, TV schedule for today's race

  06-09-2026 12:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tyler Reddick is on the pole for the Cook Out Southern 500NASCAR Cup Series race on Sept. 6 at Darlington after qualifying was canceled.Reddick and Daniel Suarez will start on the front row as the lineup was set by the rule book metric.The driver of the No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota won at Darlington in the spring.The 367-lap race is the first event in the 10-race Chase.Here's the full starting lineup for Sunday's NASCAR race at Darlington.CHASE PICKS:NASCAR Chase picks, surprises: Will Denny Hamlin
  
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• What channel is the NASCAR Darlington race on today? Time, TV schedule for Southern 500 race

  06-09-2026 12:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Cup Series Chase begins with the Cook Out Southern 500 on Sept. 6 at Darlington Raceway.16 drivers are running for the Cup Series championship, with 10 races to decide the winner.Denny Hamlin is the points leader at the beginning of the Chase, 25 points ahead of Ryan Blaney.Tyler Reddick is on the pole after qualifying was canceled and the lineup was set by the rule book metric.Here's how you can watch Sunday's race:SOUTHERN 500 PICKS:NASCAR Darlington predictions 2026, expert picks f
  
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• NASCAR Cup Series Darlington lineup, TV schedule for Sunday's race

  06-09-2026 12:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NASCAR Chase begins with the Cook Out Southern 500 on Sept. 6 at Darlington Raceway.The lineup was set by the rule book metric after qualifying was canceled, so Tyler Reddick is on the pole with Daniel Suarez on the outside of the front row.Several Chase drivers will start outside the top 25, including Chris Buescher, Ty Gibbs and Carson Hocevar.The 10-race Chase begins this weekend and ends in November at Homestead-Miami.Here's the full starting lineup and TV information for Sunday's NASCAR
  
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• Ross Chastain Takes Swipe at Kevin Harvick Over Trackhouse Comments

  06-09-2026 07:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ross Chastain took a shot at Kevin Harvick over recent comments. GettyRoss Chastain fired back at Kevin Harvick over comments regarding his status in the NASCAR Cup Series. On a recent episode of “SPEED with Harvick and Buxton,” the retired Cup Series champion believes Chastain’s status at Trackhouse Racing is “in question.”Chastain failed to make the Chase for the NASCAR Cup Series this year, the second time in the last three seasons. No Trackhouse Racing driver ma
  
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